Auschwitz
Освенцим
Synopsis
Soviet documentary shot right after liberation of Auschwitz. It was used as evidence by the Soviet prosecution at the Nuremberg trials. In 2014, footage shot by cameraman Aleksandr Vorontsov, as well as his interview given in 1986 for German television, were included in Andre Singer’s documentary “Night Will Fall”.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizaveta Svilova
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizaveta Svilova
- Original Title
- Освенцим
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Central Studio of Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizaveta Svilova
Elizaveta Svilova
Mikhail Oshurkov
Department Leadership Roster
Mikhail Oshurkov
Director of Photography
Elizaveta Svilova
Director
Elizaveta Svilova
Writer
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What is Auschwitz about?
Soviet documentary shot right after liberation of Auschwitz. It was used as evidence by the Soviet prosecution at the Nuremberg trials. In 2014, footage shot by cameraman Aleksandr Vorontsov, as well as his interview given in 1986 for German television, were included in Andre Singer’s documentary “Night Will Fall”.
Who directed Auschwitz?
Auschwitz was directed by Elizaveta Svilova.
Who stars in Auschwitz?
The principal cast of Auschwitz includes Not specified.
When was Auschwitz released and how long is it?
Auschwitz was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 23m.